Risk Assessment

In 'Health and Safety Topics'

identifying what can go wrong in a work activity and what harm might result - the HAZARD

estimating the likelihood of the event happening the RISK

deciding what to do to prevent the identified harmful event or what controls are needed to keep the potential consequences to an acceptable minimum - the CONTROL MEASURES

There is a general statutory requirement to carry out risk assessments for all work activities. There are further statutory requirements to carry out risk assessments for work activities that present specific risks.

The University Health and Safety Policy requires Heads of Budget Centres to ensure that risk assessments are carried out for all activities under their control.

Guidance is available to provide practical advice to assist those responsible for carrying out risk assessments.